Twin tiller extensions

   What would be the best way to fit twin extensions to a 29er tiller? Would sideways on, 180 degrees apart be best, or something like 90-120 degrees apart to allow more freedom of movement upwards? Or even one behind the other on top? Just interested how you would do it, I'm considering a 29er. Also, is there an ideal length for 29er tillers (not xx)?
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Jaws Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 27 Nov 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 92	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jaws Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Twin tiller extensions Posted: 13 Jan 11 at 5:34pm
	What would be the best way to fit twin extensions to a 29er tiller? Would sideways on, 180 degrees apart be best, or something like 90-120 degrees apart to allow more freedom of movement upwards? Or even one behind the other on top? Just interested how you would do it, I'm considering a 29er. Also, is there an ideal length for 29er tillers (not xx)? Thanks

tgruitt Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 02 Dec 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2479	Post Options Post Reply Quote tgruitt Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jan 11 at 5:48pm
	It doesn't say anything in the rules about using twin tiller extensions so I doubt you would be allowed to race with them. Also as it's not a twin trapeze boat I don't think twin tillers are really needed as you can easily take the tiller extension with you during tacks and gybes.
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Jaws Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 27 Nov 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 92	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jaws Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jan 11 at 6:00pm
	You are allowed them, the rules say that "The tiller extensions may be replaced without any restrictions as to design and material." Quite a lot of the boats have them, too. The problem is that the extensions are normally quite long, so they can be unwieldy in the tack. Some prefer the singles, but I'd prefer twin extensions.

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	You can ( and I do ) use twin extensions on a 29er. I never liked the laser-style push through tacking technique, especially if you have a long extension which you do need on a 29er when you sit up near the shrouds in the light stuff. Mine are bolted through on the sides of the tiller. Extra long extensions are sometimes a good idea when it's windy, so the leeward extension doesn't get stuck under the grab-rail during extreme tiller movements ( which then turn into bearing away only tiller movements )
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craiggo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1810	Post Options Post Reply Quote craiggo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jan 11 at 8:54pm
	Having had a go in a 29er this summer in plenty of breeze, I hated the single extension setup. The single extension is so long, you have to get the crew to lift the mainsheet up so that you can get the tiller through before the tack. Downwind its a nightmare coming in for the gybe as its hard to lift the mainsheet sufficiently high. Twin extensions are allowed by the class, and the boat I sailed had clips on the tiller for both arrangements. One on each side and one on the top. I'd do the same to allow for which ever option you eventually choose.